The area between Crocker and Bradley roads is still blocked as Westlake police search for the person responsible for shots fired near Center Ridge Road.

WESTLAKE — Police reported that shots were fired on Center Ridge Road about noon April 5.
According to Westlake Police Cpt. Guy Turner, one shot struck an accounting firm at 30700 Center Ridge Road and officers arriving on scene reported a second shot was fired in their direction.
“Officers are in the area searching and beyond that no one has been hurt,” Turner said.
Police searched the area with K-9 units and a helicopter provided by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Center Ridge Road between Crocker Road and Bradley Road was closed.
Cleveland Metroparks rangers secured the south perimeter of the search area, Turner said, and on the west end the North Ridgeville Police Department is assisting.
Residents living in that area were directed to stay indoors while police searched for the source of the gunfire.
Turner held a news conference at 4:45 p.m. to explain the situation. The Westshore Enforcement Bureau’s task force, which consists of five agencies besides Westlake, mobilized to search the area, he said.
“There was no evacuation order,” Turner said regarding residents in the area. “If people wish to evacuate they’re free to do so. If they want to shelter in place that is also ok.”
Turner said a suspect was not located.
“The search is continuing for the shooter and we have no description whatsoever,” Turner said. “We’re advising people if you’re going to stay at home just stay inside the house and keep your eyes and ears open and look out the window periodically.”
The Westlake Police Department gave the all clear about 6:30 p.m. Some ballistic evidence was recovered at the scene and Turner said it would be submitted to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation for analysis. Turner said there is no way of knowing if the shots were accidental or deliberate but they are not taking any chances until they identify the source.